Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during his planned visit to Tajikistan, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Speaking on October 8, Peskov confirmed the additional engagement, stating, “In addition to the previously announced program of the visit to Tajikistan, a meeting of the leaders of the Russian Federation and Azerbaijan, Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev, will take place,” as reported by Interfax.
Putin to Meet with Azerbaijani President During Tajikistan Visit
